Welcome & Congratulations for enrolling in the Engineering Principles course. A career in Engineering prepares for anything you might want to do.
The Engineering Principles course is the introductory course designed to allow you to learn what Engineers do, and practice some of the basic skills and principles they work with on a daily basis. This course is full of "hands on" projects that will help you experience engineering as it happens! In addition you will acquire an understanding of the scope of career opportuntities available in engineering and what employers require you to gain and maintain employment in these careers. We will also study teamwork, leadership, integrity, honesty, work habits, and organizational skills. A wide variety of software and equipment will be used.
The following is an outline of the topics we will attempt to cover, but I can’t promise we’ll make it through everything on the list!
First Semester
Class
Date
Topic
Chapter
Activities
1
24 August 2009
Seven Things You Need To Know
Engineering Book Study: To Engineer Is HumanThe Role of Failure in Successful Design by Henry Petroski
Learning Profile Questionnaire: How Do You Like to Learn?
N/A
Purchase
Learning Profile Questionnaire: How Do You Like to Learn?
Technology Got Word & Words Worth Repeating
Student Ice Breaker Game
Whole Brain Learning Styles Inventory
Digital Photos with Ms. Warr
N/A
Journal Entry "Technology Got Word & Words Worth Repeating"
Student Ice Breaker Game
Whole Brain Learning Styles Inventory
Digital Photos with Ms. Warr
4
27 August 2009
Computer Lab Rules
Computer Lab Safety Guidelines & Procedures
EP Curriculum
Continuation...Digital Photos with Ms. Warr
Continuation..."Easy A" Activity
N/A
Continuation...Digital Photos with Ms. Warr
Continuation..."Easy A" Activity
5
28 August 2009
"Engineers Can Do Anything" Video
"Quiz" Classroom Policies & Procedures
Finish/Turn in "Easy A" Activity
Review/Start Next Week's Lesson
N/A
"Quiz" Classroom Policies & Procedures
Finish/Turn in "Easy A" Activity
The Infinity Project
A one-year senior high school lab science elective based on the **InfinityProject curriculum developed at SMU. The goal of the course is to provide an introduction to what is normally covered in Texas college freshman electrical engineering courses as SignalProcessing. This is at the heart of the LabVIEW software that uses audio, imaging, video, and networks to illustrate the basics of engineering.
Date
Topic
Chapter
Activities
Week 2
31 August 2009 - 4 September 2009
The World of Modern Engineering
"Engineering Intro"
"Engineering Design Algorithm"
1
Day 1 - Lecture: Introduction to The Infinity Project
Day 2 - Lecture:1.1 What Exactly Do Scientists and Engineers Do?
Day 3 - Lecture/Exercises: 1.2 Birth of the Digital Age
Day 4 - Lecture: 1.3 Moore’s Law
Day 5 - Exercises: 1.3 Moore’s Law cont.
Week 3
7-11 September 2009
The World of Modern Engineering
"Engineering Intro"
"Engineering Design Algorithm"
1
Day 6 - Lecture: 1.4 Block Diagrams - Organizing Engineering Designs
Day 7 - Lab: Introduction to VAB
Day 8 - Lab cont.:Introduction to VAB cont.
Day 9 - Infinity Lab 1.1 High Tech Demos
Day 10 - Team Project: Master Design Problem
Week 4
14-15 September 2009
The World of Modern Engineering
"Engineering Intro"
"Engineering Design Algorithm"
1
Day 11 - Team Project cont.: Master Design Problem
Day 12 - Assessment:Chapter 1 Test
Creating Digital Music
"Digital Music"
2
Making Digital Images
"Image Intro"
3
Math You Can See
"Advanced Imaging"
4
Digitizing the World
"Analog to Digital"
5
Coding Information for Storage and Secrecy
"Computer Cryptology"
6
Communicating with Ones and Zeros
"Communication Systems"
7
Networks from the Telegraph to the Internet
"Networks"
8
The Big Picture of Engineering
"Engineering Everywhere"
9
Dallas BEST 2009 High Octane Robotics Competition "BOOSTING ENGINEERING SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY"
Dallas BEST is part of BRI Inc. (BEST Robotics Inc). The contest exposes high school students to the concepts of engineering and technology. It's a team effort of building and operating a remote-controlled machine. Each team is given an identical collection of parts to build a machine from. No other materials can be used. The design and build process involves brainstorming and ingenuity. The contest fosters critical thinking, hands-on participation, and teaming.
Another positive aspect is that the program allows students to discover alternative ways of solving difficult challenges. It is not about winning or losing. It is about the process and the gaining of real-life successes.
Date
Topic
Chapter
Activities
Week 3
(Before Kickoff Meeting)
7-11 September 2009
Dallas BEST 2009 High Octane Competition
N/A
BEST Terminology
Develop Team Organizations Technical Team, Marketing Team
Practice Drawing/Tool Safety
Review of Past Robots
Week 4
(1 - Following Kickoff Meeting)
14-18 September 2009
Dallas BEST 2009 High Octane Competition
N/A
Study the problem
Brainstorm Conceptual Solutions
Prototype Using Cardboard
Get Electronics Working
Marketing Efforts (Design website, t-shirts, presentation)
Saturday, 19 September 2009
Team Meeting
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
N/A
Sketching and Rudimentary Prototyping
Week 5
(2 - Following Kickoff Meeting)
21-25 September 2009
Dallas BEST 2009 High Octane Competition
N/A
Create detailed sketches of individual parts.
Construct common robot parts.
Sunday, 27 September 2009
Team Meeting
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
N/A
Basic Prototyping
Week 6
(3 - Following Kickoff Meeting)
28 September - 2 October 2009
Dallas BEST 2009 High Octane Competition
N/A
Produce formal drawings from common robot parts.
Produce other parts from refined sketches.
Assemble working robot; begin driving.
Detail planning of marketing booth.
Outline marketing presentation.
Saturday, 3 October 2009
Team Meeting
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
N/A
Construction & Testing
Week 7
(4 - Following Kickoff Meeting)
5-9 October 2009
Dallas BEST 2009 High Octane Competition
N/A
Construct final robot and begin formal drawings of all tested parts.
Building basic marketing booth with placeholders.
Compile information into presentation.
Saturday, 10 October 2009
Dallas BEST 2009 Competition
Mall Day
N/A
Team (Students, Mentors, Chaperons, Parents) travels to
JJ Pearce HS in Richardson Practice driving robots on actual playing field and PR opportunity to promote program and competition.
Week 8
(5 - Following Kickoff Meeting)
12-16 October 2009
Dallas BEST 2009 High Octane Competition
N/A
Practice driving to identify problems.
Refine design of individual parts and document changes.
Compile design notebook.
Practice presentation.
Friday, 16 October 2009
Engineering Book Study: To Engineer Is HumanThe Role of Failure in Successful Design by Henry Petroski
N/A
Student Presentations
Saturday, 17 October 2009
Team Meeting
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
N/A
Long session for marketing team to finish major construction and technical team to refine parts.
Week 9
(6 - Following Kickoff Meeting)
19-23 October 2009
Dallas BEST 2009 High Octane Competition
N/A
Practice driving.
Polish driving strategy.
Polish robot.
Polish marketing efforts.
Saturday, 24 October 2009
Dallas BEST 2009 Competition
Game Day
N/A
Team (Students, Mentors, Chaperons, Parents) travels to the
University of Texas at Dallas Gym in Richardson BEST Award competition, Robotics competition, Other awards and recognition, Winners advance to regional competition.
Engineering Graphics & "The Cube Challenge"
Reverse Engineering and Product Redesign
Engineering Book Reviews
Kuder Career Planning
Second Semester
Robotics
Structures
Energy
Aerospace
Invention and Innovation
Engineering Book Reviews
Computer problems will occur and that is understandable.
There will be times when work will need to be printed out late.
There will be deadlines, so please try not to get behind.**
Grading: 75% for daily grades & projects; 25% for exams.
It is the policy of Irving I.S.D. not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended. Irving I.S.D. will take steps to ensure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational programs and services.
Engineering Principles (EP) Curriculum
The Engineering Principles course is the introductory course designed to allow you to learn what Engineers do, and practice some of the basic skills and principles they work with on a daily basis. This course is full of "hands on" projects that will help you experience engineering as it happens! In addition you will acquire an understanding of the scope of career opportuntities available in engineering and what employers require you to gain and maintain employment in these careers. We will also study teamwork, leadership, integrity, honesty, work habits, and organizational skills. A wide variety of software and equipment will be used.
The following is an outline of the topics we will attempt to cover, but I can’t promise we’ll make it through everything on the list!
First Semester
Engineering Book Study: To Engineer Is Human The Role of Failure in Successful Design by Henry Petroski
Learning Profile Questionnaire: How Do You Like to Learn?
Learning Profile Questionnaire: How Do You Like to Learn?
Classroom Policies & Procedures
Employability Skills Review
Assignment: "Easy A" Activity
Student Ice Breaker Game
Whole Brain Learning Styles Inventory
Digital Photos with Ms. Warr
Student Ice Breaker Game
Whole Brain Learning Styles Inventory
Digital Photos with Ms. Warr
Computer Lab Safety Guidelines & Procedures
EP Curriculum
Continuation...Digital Photos with Ms. Warr
Continuation..."Easy A" Activity
Continuation..."Easy A" Activity
"Quiz" Classroom Policies & Procedures
Finish/Turn in "Easy A" Activity
Review/Start Next Week's Lesson
Finish/Turn in "Easy A" Activity
A one-year senior high school lab science elective based on the **InfinityProject curriculum developed at SMU. The goal of the course is to provide an introduction to what is normally covered in Texas college freshman electrical engineering courses as SignalProcessing. This is at the heart of the LabVIEW software that uses audio, imaging, video, and networks to illustrate the basics of engineering.
31 August 2009 - 4 September 2009
"Engineering Intro"
"Engineering Design Algorithm"
Day 2 - Lecture:1.1 What Exactly Do Scientists and Engineers Do?
Day 3 - Lecture/Exercises: 1.2 Birth of the Digital Age
Day 4 - Lecture: 1.3 Moore’s Law
Day 5 - Exercises: 1.3 Moore’s Law cont.
7-11 September 2009
"Engineering Intro"
"Engineering Design Algorithm"
Day 7 - Lab: Introduction to VAB
Day 8 - Lab cont.:Introduction to VAB cont.
Day 9 - Infinity Lab 1.1 High Tech Demos
Day 10 - Team Project: Master Design Problem
14-15 September 2009
"Engineering Intro"
"Engineering Design Algorithm"
Day 12 - Assessment:Chapter 1 Test
"Digital Music"
"Image Intro"
"Advanced Imaging"
"Analog to Digital"
"Computer Cryptology"
"Communication Systems"
"Networks"
"Engineering Everywhere"
Dallas BEST 2009 High Octane Robotics Competition
"BOOSTING ENGINEERING SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY"
Dallas BEST is part of BRI Inc. (BEST Robotics Inc). The contest exposes high school students to the concepts of engineering and technology. It's a team effort of building and operating a remote-controlled machine. Each team is given an identical collection of parts to build a machine from. No other materials can be used. The design and build process involves brainstorming and ingenuity. The contest fosters critical thinking, hands-on participation, and teaming.
Another positive aspect is that the program allows students to discover alternative ways of solving difficult challenges. It is not about winning or losing. It is about the process and the gaining of real-life successes.
(Before Kickoff Meeting)
7-11 September 2009
Develop Team Organizations
Technical Team, Marketing Team
Practice Drawing/Tool Safety
Review of Past Robots
Kickoff Meeting
JJ Pearce HS in Richardson
Game Theme, Game Rules, Playing Field Unveiled, Returnables kit, Consumables kit
2009ConsumableList.pdf
2009ReturnableList.pdf2009drawingsetRev2[1].1.pdf2009drawingsetRev2[1].1.pdf
2008_Basic_BRAIN_Team_Training.ppt2008_Advanced_BRAIN_Team_Training_.ppt
2009Top-10Floor assembly instructions.pdf
Alibre Design Download and Install Instructions for BEST.pdf
(1 - Following Kickoff Meeting)
14-18 September 2009
Brainstorm Conceptual Solutions
Prototype Using Cardboard
Get Electronics Working
Marketing Efforts (Design website, t-shirts, presentation)
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
(2 - Following Kickoff Meeting)
21-25 September 2009
Construct common robot parts.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(3 - Following Kickoff Meeting)
28 September - 2 October 2009
Produce other parts from refined sketches.
Assemble working robot; begin driving.
Detail planning of marketing booth.
Outline marketing presentation.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(4 - Following Kickoff Meeting)
5-9 October 2009
Building basic marketing booth with placeholders.
Compile information into presentation.
Mall Day
JJ Pearce HS in Richardson
Practice driving robots on actual playing field and PR opportunity to promote program and competition.
(5 - Following Kickoff Meeting)
12-16 October 2009
Refine design of individual parts and document changes.
Compile design notebook.
Practice presentation.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(6 - Following Kickoff Meeting)
19-23 October 2009
Polish driving strategy.
Polish robot.
Polish marketing efforts.
Game Day
University of Texas at Dallas Gym in Richardson
BEST Award competition, Robotics competition, Other awards and recognition, Winners advance to regional competition.
Engineering Graphics & "The Cube Challenge"
Reverse Engineering and Product Redesign
Engineering Book Reviews
Kuder Career Planning
Second Semester
Robotics
Structures
Energy
Aerospace
Invention and Innovation
Engineering Book Reviews
Computer problems will occur and that is understandable.
There will be times when work will need to be printed out late.
There will be deadlines, so please try not to get behind.**
Grading: 75% for daily grades & projects; 25% for exams.
It is the policy of Irving I.S.D. not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended. Irving I.S.D. will take steps to ensure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational programs and services.